Royal highlights of the month – April 2018

Cheers to the birthday boy! King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands turned 51 on April 27 and celebrated in style along with his wife, Queen Maxima, and three daughters. The monarch and his wife looked dapper as ever, he in a blue suit and she in a semi-sheer red patterned dress with matching pumps and a jaunty beret.

The Dutch royal family had a very Hollywood moment in their latest photoshoot, marking King Willem-Alexander's five years on the throne. In a series of Photos that could give the Kardashians a run for their money, the beautiful family can be seen posing in the palace in chic attire with their shiny locks swept up in the wind. The pictures were taken in Amsterdam last month by Erwin Olaf.

Another shot shows the monarch, 50, and his 46-year-old wife, Queen Máxima, in formal regalia posing in a gorgeous marble corridor. Willem-Alexander wore the Knight Grand Cross Military Order of William, the blonde beauty looked regal as ever in the Grand Cross in the Order of the Dutch Lion and a breathtaking tiara.

The couple's three daughters - 14-year-old Princess Catharina-Amalia, the future queen of the Netherlands, 12-year-old Princess Alexia and 11-year-old Princess Ariane, 11 - posed together in pretty dresses to celebrate their father's royal milestone.

These two only have eyes for each other! King Felipe IV and Queen Letizia, looking dapper as ever, stepped out to receive President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto and his wife Angelica Rivera on April 25.

As patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust, Prince Harry paid a visit to the annual event to cheer on competitors in the elite men, women, wheelchair and IPC races. His enthusiasm was infectious as he chatted with the first-aid team, marathon staff and winners! Here, he posed with Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge and Vivian Cheruiyot, who took first place in the elite men's and elite women's races on Sunday (April 22).

Hosting a dinner for the Commonwealth nations at Buckingham Palace on April 19, the Queen wore the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara along with the stunning Ruby and Diamond Floral Bandeau necklace. The stunning necklace was last seen worn by Her Majesty's granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton, who had donned it at a state dinner, right, with visiting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on hand at the glitzy banquet, where he charmed the Royal Family, putting a huge smile on the Queen's face. Prince Charles was also seen enjoying a hearty laugh with the Canadian leader, who also caught up with Prince Harry, with whom he first bonded during the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto.

While hosting a special dinner gala on Apr. 16, Queen Letizia donned a rather special tiara. The dazzling piece belongs to her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia, and while the royal has worn it before, it carries a particular significance now.

When the family stepped out for their annual Easter church service in Madrid, Letizia and Sofia suffered a tense moment while stopped for photos outside the basilica. But many are taking this as a sign – a royal peace offering – that they've put the clash behind them for good.

Queen Letizia stunned in a navy gown, adorned with pearls, while hosting the special dinner with King Felipe VI. The gala was held for the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at the Royal Palace on Apr. 16.

After a controversial Easter mass together, Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía of Spain have publicly reunited for the first time. The royal pair put on big smiles as they visited former King Juan Carlos at Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital in Madrid on Saturday, April 7 after his successful knee surgery. Joining King Felipe, the powerful women seemed to be extra affectionate with each other as cameras snapped and rolled around them. The trio was spotted entering and exiting the hospital, stopping to pose for photos together. Letizia and Sofia were noticeably cordial to each other the entire time.

The 45-year-old former journalist was first seen sweetly holding the car door open for her 79-year-old mother-in-law. Letizia looked casually chic in a camel trench coat, black cropped pants and matching shoes. Sofía, who wore a black coat and also donned dark pants, thanked Letizia and grinned back at her. Meanwhile, the 50-year-old monarch looked stylish in gray jeans, a tailor sweater and a blue plaid jacket.

Prince William and Kate arrived at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle slightly later than the rest of the Royal Family due to traffic. But the pregnant Duchess's surprise appearance delighted royal watchers!

Princess Eugenie and fiancé Jack Brooksbank were among those at the Easter day church service in Windsor on Apr. 1, looking a picture of happiness as the future bride and groom walked to the chapel where they'll tie the knot this fall. Eugenie's amazing Oscar de la Renta outfit floored fans!

Her Majesty was gifted with posies by two six-year-old girls as she left St George's Chapel on Easter Sunday. Her Majesty looked delighted as she spent time talking to the youngsters following the service.

Zara Tindall – who is pregnant with her second baby – was among those who attended the church service in Windsor. The mother of one dressed her growing baby bump in a stylish blue coat, which she paired with matching heels and a navy fascinator.